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Attorneys in Sunshine Law case seek $345,000 from university Two attorneys involved in an animal rights group's open records lawsuit against the University of Missouri are seeking $345,000 in fees for their work fighting to obtain research records involving cats and dogs. by News Tribune Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 9:07am

Wreck injures two Mid-Missouri men Two Mid-Missouri men were injured in a crash early Thursday morning. by News Tribune Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 8:52am

Man placed on probation in Cole County theft case A Jefferson City man has been placed on probation in connection with several gasoline theft cases earlier this year. by News Tribune Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Pedaler’s Jamboree bike ride rolls to MSP in 2020 For the first time, Jefferson City will be host to more than 2,500 bike riders during the Pedaler’s Jamboree in May 2020. Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City woman sentenced to 5 years probation for stealing A Jefferson City woman has been placed on five years of supervised probation in connection with stealing from a Heritage Highway residence that was damaged during the May 22 tornado. by News Tribune Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

St. Louis man pleads guilty to assault A St. Louis man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge in a September 2017 assault case in Jefferson City. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Fr. Augustine Tolton Regional Catholic High School principal gives notice Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City will engage outside help to identify and hire new leadership for Fr. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri family to be granted white Christmas No matter the forecast, one Mid-Missouri family will be guaranteed a white Christmas — but the frozen flakes won’t be falling from the sky. by Emily Cole Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City man gets 5 years probation after chase A Jefferson City man has been placed on five years of supervised probation in connection with leading police on a chase in December 2018. by News Tribune Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City couple charged with child endangerment A Jefferson City couple have been charged with child endangerment.Chad Miller, 33, and Candice Shockley, 34, are each charged with one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Fitzpatrick named Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow for program’s sixth cohort Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has been named a fellow at the same education policy-focused institute that Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has been part of. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Housing Authority still accepting redevelopment proposals Ivy Terrace, 500 E. Capitol Ave., is one of seven properties along Capitol Avenue and Jackson Street that are open for redevelopment proposals through the Jefferson City Housing Authority. by News Tribune Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 11:51pm

Protesters seek answers in shooting of inmate Family and friends of an inmate who was shot inside the Cole County Jail dispute allegations the prisoner shot himself. by Jeff Haldiman Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 11:49pm

Blair Oaks R-2 expects to break ground in April The Blair Oaks R-2 School District expects to break ground at its new high school in early April 2020, Superintendent Jim Jones announced at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday. by Danisha Hogue Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 11:43pm

Help a community leader ring up a win The third annual bell ring-off between Fechtel Beverage President Bernie Fechtel and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe is set for 9 a.m. Saturday. by News Tribune Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 11:43pm

California names new police chief The city of California has filled its vacant police chief position, officially extending an offer to interim California Police Department Chief Daniel Hurt. by Austin Hornbostel Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 3:40pm

4 hurt in 2 Cole County accidents Four Mid-Missouri residents were hurt in two separate accidents Tuesday afternoon in Cole County. by News Tribune Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 8:31am

Lawmaker: Roman goddess statue shouldn't return to Capitol A Missouri lawmaker has asked Gov. Mike Parson to prevent the state from reinstalling a statue of a Roman goddess on the dome of the state Capitol, saying a statue of Jesus could be disputed so a pagan idol should not be allowed. by Associated Press Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Senate staffer pleads guilty in bar fight charges A staff member for a Missouri state senator pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges in connection with a fight in March at a Jefferson City bar. by News Tribune Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Cole County Clerk's Office to mail new voter ID cards The Cole County Clerk's Office will be mailing out new voter ID cards to all registered voters who are active in the county. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Local students celebrate ‘reason for the season’ with nativity scene Students from area schools will celebrate the “reason for the season” this week with a nativity scene at the Missouri state Capitol. by Danisha Hogue Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

New downtown warning siren to be installed Thursday A new warning siren to serve the downtown Jefferson City area should be installed Thursday, Cole County Emergency Management Director Bill Farr said. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Trinity Lutheran in Russellville nominated for National Historic Register In a milestone year in its storied history of more than a century, Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville has been nominated for the National Historic Register as a historic district. by Austin Hornbostel Published Dec. 10 2019 @ 10:48pm